[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Vada in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021) › c8.s5.34 # Vada in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c8.s5.34 Vāda in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c8.s5.34 - **Language:** English ### [c8.s5.34](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c8.s5.34) On the concept of \*paramāṇus\* (atoms), the Vaiśeṣika is cornered by orthodox schools as well the Buddhist schools. The Vaiśeṣikas propound that the \*paramāṇus\* function as the basic building blocks for creating this world and their coalesceance creates larger and larger forms. Āryadeva and Śāntarakṣita argue that the no \*yoga\* (integration) between \*paramāṇus\* can create the universe. The \*yoga\* of \*paramāṇus\* can be of two types — complete and partial. If there is complete integration (\*sarvātmanā yoga\*) between two \*paramāṇus\*, it would not lead to any increase in the volume or quality nor would it create a larger form. If it is a partial integration, it would be multifarious, and hence will be impermanent. - [Previous: c8.s5.33](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c8.s5.33) - [Next: c8.s5.35](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c8.s5.35) - [Up: c8.s5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c8.s5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c8.s5.34](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c8.s5.34) · Pramāṇa